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Tie Summary

Backed by their vocal fans, Australia stormed past Uzbekistan, claiming a 5-0 whitewash and their place in the 2015 World Group. Nick Kyrgios got the Australians on their way with a 64 75 64 victory over Denis Istomin. Aussie tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt defeated Farrukh Dustov 64 64 62 to give Australia a 2-0 lead at the end of the opening day.

Chris Guccione partnered Hewitt to defeat Dustov and Istomin 63 76(5) 62 to give Australia an unassailable 3-0 lead in the tie. Sam Groth and Nick Kyrgios won the dead rubbers to complete the 5-0 whitewash.